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Fail • ICINAHAN'S LL . WHISKY v. COGNAC BRANDY. pßlsTell:this celebrated Old IRISH. WHISKY rivals the finest BRANDY, _lt t 3 Pure, Mild, Mellow, Delicious, and very Wh o l esome . 1 4old in Bottles, 3s. Bd., at the Retail Houses in London ; by kt Agents in the principal towns. in England ; or wholesale 8, GREAT WINDMILL-STREET , LONDON, W. h 8 e rve the Red Seal, rink Label, and Cork branded nahan's LL Whisky." . PURNI"I'URE; CARPETS, BEDDING, and t h PLOORCLOTH. CARRIAGE-FREE to any house in k,,, e ,,fingdom, regardless of amount or distance. First.class at second-class prises. Terms peculiarly liberal to i'gYMen and Gentlemen. An immense stock to select „ °4l , displayed in Showrcoms occupying an acre of ground. article warranted. tt (), and GENTLEMEN ABOUT T- Q l l a GYME re respectfully informed that Messrs. Cobb O ett FUR and are publishing an entirely Ncw Edition of their un 011ed HOUSE FURNISHING GUIDE, illustrated by4lo 117`,"' 'able engraving:B of every description of Furniture and astea3s, with prices attached. A copy sent palls and ,st-INe on application. This costly work also contains liZl;plete estimates for furnishing on the following revised I 'Le . A Six-roomed Parsonage £74 8 0 "An Eight-room e d ditt o • A Ten-roomed ditto ........ tl, A. Twelve-roomed dltto ogether with a Price• List of purified Bedding, and a mass ,: v aluable informationto all requiring hpuseh 31d furniture, i i : , Deis, or bedding. References kindly permitted to Clergy co and gentlemen in or near Great Malvern, Southampton, liirlehester, Bury, Ely, Preston, Grimsby, ityde, Plymouth, ,'aster,,Pd. Brighton, Gainsborough, Margate. Kidder- Wellington, Croydon. Cambridge, Staines, Dorking, 4. Alban's, Worcester, Ipswich, Peterborough, St. David's, 4 rocham ' and above 500 other places in all parts of Great rt, ~. ti ?Olt d London. 8 SETT an CO.. E. General House Furnishers. Deptford rOg'e. . r t OPAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's.inn.road, 1 , in the immeKingdias-tcros vicinity of the Great Northern Ran a), terminus, 's. t t I'UNDS are urgently REQUIRED to enable the Commit -Ito admit the. distressing cases tha', more especially a t 8 Inclement season of the ye 4r, daily present them elves. R o che Hospital is not endowed, but is w h,lly d epen d en t on suntary contributions and legacies, which are received by Ze Treasurer, Edward Ma3terman, Esq., Nicholas-lane ; at the Hospital from lo till 5. ,„ • STANFORD S. SMITH, Secretary. l'onations. of old linen thankfully received. - the MATTER of th COMPANI ACT, 186? and of LIE SCOTTISH and e UNIVERSA ES L FINANCE , BANK (L imited). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,' That a N PETITION for the Winding-up of the above-named tr r nPany by the Court of Chancery was, on the 21st day of H ee, ember, 1864, presented to the Lord Chancellor Lon, Neville, of No. 18, Noble-street, in the City of don, - rehouseman, a Con ributory of the said Company. and h at the said Petition is directed to be heard before the Vice epncellor Wood on the 14th day of J nuary, 1865, and any p, editor or Contributory of the said Company desirous to aose the making of an Order for the Winding-up of the d Company, under the above Act, should appear at the O ( Ze of the hearing by himself, or his counsel for that pur -6,-e. and a copy of the Petition will be furnished to any iL e ditor or Cont ibutory of the said Company requiring the ej,:le, by the undersigned, on payment of the regulated - krge for the same. ASIIURST, MORRIS. and CO., of 6, Old Jewry, in the City of London, Solicitors for the Pe.itioner, ....._ 41 the MATTER of the COMPANIES ACT, 1862, and of THE SCOTTISH and UNIVERSAL FINANCE BANK ( Limited). THE Vice Chancellor Si r Willi am P age W ood , has by an ORDER dated the 2'st day of December, et, appointed Mr. SAMUEL LOWELL PRICE, of No. 5 tesham-street, in the City of London, Pbblic Accountant,, k be Provisional Official Liquidator of the above-named ' h ated this 22d day of De7ember, 1834. HENRY LEMAN, Chief Clerk. ASHS, and CO.. 6 , Old Jewry, in URST the , City MORRI of London, Solicitors to the Provisional Liquidator. IMPERIAL MERCANTILE CREDIT ASSOCIATION, Limited. Capital subscribed, £5,000,100, Paid up, £50:,C00. DIRECTORS, JOHN CHAPMAN, Esq., Chairman. b enophou Balli, Esq. Charles Belson, Esq, J. Coleman, P:sq. G. G. Macpherson, Esq. ir. Alderman DaEin. Sir J. H. Pelly, Bart. J ames Dickson, Esq. W. Scholefi e ld, Esq„ M.P. D. Hadow, Esq. Sir S. 0. Scott, Pam 0. Hanson, Esq. H. D. Seymour, Esq., M. P . ,vr. H. Hanford, Esq. Joseph Thornton, E sq. ",„. Holroyd, Esq. F. G. Westmorland, E s 1. J G. Homere, Esq. Alfred Wilson, Esq. apt. J. Gilbert Johnston. M. Zarifl, Esq. MANAGERS. henry J. Barker, Esq., and T. Fraser Sandeman, Esq. SOLICITORS. Messrs. Ashurst, Morris. and Co., and Messrs. Edwards and Co. The Associition receives money on deposit for fixed periods. Makes advances on approved securities. 4, 4 4 egotiates Loans, and undertakes General Financial Basi s W. C. WINTERBOTTOM, Secretary. \._____ Crosby House, 96, Bishopgate-street Within. • hIJS INES SE S.—Mr. ANDREW HIND ' S NOVEMBER LIST, C ontaining 500 Businesses, Premises, Partnerships, &c., Gratis. Letters, enclose stamp.—Particulars entered free. 51,,, \..'___ ICF 4— CORNER OF LITTLE CARTER-LA NE, ST. PAUL ' S. tE IG N M OUT H, Devon.—Mr. ANDREW b 6 HIND has received instruction s t o SELL a Gentle an's RESIDENCE, with grounds of about 3 acres. The I .° l lse is pleasantly situate; contains dining, two drawing k"orns. nine hed-rooms, three dressing-rooms, library. house kN)er's room and offices, conservatory, garden, three-stall thable two coach-houses, &c. It stands on high ground, and , views from it are Particularsitance from the sea about a ' 4 'e. Price £2,6h0. 103' "entral Estate Offices, corner of Little Carter-lane, St. ittir s. P ll '--------- ,E ET H. —IMPROVED MECHANICAL DENTIS FRY. Professional abilities and great artistic 4:411 have been most successfully combined in the pro 'notion eni1,41.11,11 FICIA L T EET t - t upon a new principle. The real lle of the perfection of he art of Dentistry will be expert h kiced by all wishing to ava il themselves of professional k t B istanCe by consulting Mr. AL has' Great Russell p!eet, Bloomsbury. whose experience enabled him to k ,. 1 et such admirable, convenient contrivances by artificial 'Tans and which are so pettedly efficitzt. \....___ t NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.—The g reatest an d most usef el invention of the day, A GUA A MARE LL k t e ssrs. JOHN GOSNELL and CO., 3, King-court, Lombard- Lteet, London, Perfumors to her Majesty, respectfully offer the public this truly marvel lous fiui which gradually res t human hair its pristine hue--no matter at pat age. The A gua Amarella has none of the properties of I,es ; it, on the contrary, is beneficial to the system, and Oen the hair is once restored one application per month will IT,e,P it in perfect coiour. Price one guinea per bottle, or in 4 gir bottles, les. 61 Testimonials from artistes of the highest e e (ter, and from individuals of undoubted respectability, may L seen on application. Messrs. John Go s n e ll an d Co. have 7 1 en ales. ce appointed Periumers to her Royal High ness th e Prins 3 " W E E TH • 1 . ESKELL'S PATENT.—The \Tr• exclusive right to this Patent was secured to Mr. kell, of Grosvenor-street, Grosvenor-square, by her Ma- VtY's Royal teal (July 17, 1860), and can only be procured at h ,a residence , where specimens maybe seen, and every infor intion can be obtained. Under this Patent, Artificial Teeth, pain or a extetr lif a ct im 'o e, ns. are m T ade he , and fitted in a few hours without y support loose teeth, and protect i'llder gums ; thcir resemblance to nature is perfect and un 4teetable, and they are guaranteed for mastication and v:iculation. Treatise on the subject sent f or seven s t amps. hsultations free. OPINIONS OF TILE PRESS. Eskell, dental-surgeon, has succeeded in producing ii`tificial teeth, and so constructiog them that they last their 111 1 1r Pose a lifetime. . . . The process has beenpatented, t q promises to be most valuable ."— Court Journal, August `'lB6o. surpesing novelty in the aatation of artificial teeth c :the gum by a patented principl d e, p which secures the most P k „riect aid, combined with the greatest ease and agreeable Pearane,e."—Morning Advertiser, August 9, 1890. Decayed teeth stopped, &c. Terms strictly moderate. !. Grosvenor-street, Bond-street. RI Z E ME D A L.-INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1882. '‘.P.ANCIS TUCKER de CO., Wax Chandlers, 4k0., &C., To the Queen and the Prince of Wales. (Established 1720.) I t t a he Jurors' Report on Wax and Church Candles, in 1862, titles to the excellence of the quality of Messrs. Tuckers' Anniacture. A distinguished Dignitary, in a letter addressed to Francis welter and Co., on the subject of - AX CANDLES with PLATTED WICKS, says : .. i tk .l. have found them fully equal to the recommendation likwell you gave them, and can sincerely, in my turn, I com end them to the clergy for the use of the altar." , 'nest quality, with tatted Wicks, patented.. 2s. 2d. per lb. dlnary quality .. .. .. .. .. :s. Od. per lb, i fea 'VEGETABLE CANDLES, with a Mixture of Wax. ,t t quality .. • • • • .. .. .. Is. sd. per lb tte,olld quality .. •• .. .. .. is. 3d. per lb. Aqu'clo quality .. .. .• .. .. Is. Id. per lb. v‘krriage paid in London on Orders of Five Pounds in value. FRANCIS TUCKER AND CO., South Molton-street, Grosvenor-square. Manufaotory— Kensington (Established 1730). Th e largest Establishment in England for the Manufacture •.._ of Wax Candles for the use of the Altar. BED-ROOM CANDLES. pRICE'S CANDLES, which will not drop grease when carried."—Thin, very har 1 candles told Friers. is boxes is. and 3s. eich, are recommendel as the best -"criers. " EXTRA HARD 5.12 CHAMBER CANDLES," I th - in boxes 25. each. Thicker candles intended for those ' 0 Will not burn thin. " SHERWOOD ECONOMIC BED LIGHTS," ke l3 ackets of 36 candles for one s hilli ng , i n t en d e d f o r use ere cheapness is a great object, will be found an improve tit on the ordinary candles, as they gutter less. t e ecial candle:ticks to fit thin candles, ls. and 20. 8d each ; `'llelng sockets, making them fit any candlesticks, 2d. each. TOILET SOAPS. S h,e7wool Brown Windsor Soap, with a pleasant scent. atQ'sDehomr°llnreyrf;cerinrienSeogg6co3otaintsenedreircesliGnslyzrin. winter. GLYCERINE. SHREWOODOLE h ad vs Glycerine" may be Cleans gloves and removes in grease and 4i from any Chemist, 'l)stiled bottles, lettered Perfumed, in capsule( bot vris33's Patent," from 6d. tles, 6d. and is. each. } 1 ands. Impure Glycerine t 4,. been sold the state- A s that it is "equal to Retail through any Grocer. .olesale by Frill s Patent Caudle Company (Limited), London blt• SCOTT'S BILIOUS AND LIVER PILLS. —A NEVER FAILING REMEDY.—Pre cor4 Without any mercurial ingredient, from the recipe of Dr. tufr e , of Bromley, Kent, will be found invaluable to all who tra4r from bilious and Liver nomplaints, indig,estion, wind. giddiness, dizzineisa of the eyes, &o. For habitual th enees, as a family aperient medicine, and as a purifier `let t e blood, they are truly excellent; mild in their opera tt" and gratetill to the stomach, they create appetite, pro lloiebdiestion, and strengthen the whole nervous system. ' Y W. Lambert, 8, King William-street, Charing-cross. ir ri Tl e oo, and by most druggists, in boxes, ls. lid., and three ' 3 o(lt, t he quantity in one, 2s. 9d. Be sure to ask for Dr. 41 , e , B and Liver . The genuine are a square 41 441 11 P4 ekege- with" William Pills Lambert," engraved o n the N°. 22,623. NEW WORK BY THE AUTHOR OF JOHN HALIFAX. Jut ready, in 1 vol., CHRISTIAN'S MISTAKE . By the Author of "JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN," &e. Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough street. BELFOREST, the new Novel, by the Author of " The Ladies of Bever Hollow," " Meadowleigh," is now ready at all Libraries and Booksellers, in 2 vols., post Bvo. Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street. PUNCH'S, ALMANACK FOR 1865, Illustrated by .T..E. MILLATS, R. A., JOHN TIN_ KIEL, C. KEENE, F. WALKEtt, and G. DIDIAURIER, is now ready. riIHE ENGLISHMAN'S MAGAZINE of 1. LITERATURE, -RE LIGION, SCIENCE, and ART. Trice One Shilling, Monthly. No. 1., for January, 1835, is now ready. CONTENTS: 1. Our First Words. 2. Life's Equipage. By the Ahthor of " The Gentle Life." I. On Purpose in Life. 3. The Position and Prospects of the Church. 4. "Books in the Running Brooks." By Christina G. Rossetti. 5. The Perplexities of Monsieur %mind. 6. Dr. Newm n , nd the Church of England. 7, Domestic Philosophy. By the Vicar of Nomansland. Our Cook. 8. Song of the Trojan Captives. 9. The Text of bhakespeare. By C. Mansfield Ingleby, LL.D. 10, John Hanning Speke. 11. Readings on the Old Testament. I. The First Chapter of Genesis. 12. In the Quiet Valley. By Julia Godda d. 1.4. On the Earth as a ilabitatioh., H Pr.f.uaa'r ' Anstel, KA , I. Matter. 14. The Causes and Moral Effects of Strikes. 15. The Great Eagle. 16. Things New and Old. By the Editor. The Will of God. Rivingtons, London, Oxford, and Cambridge. GOD BLESS the PRINCE of WALES : thp. New National Song. BIINLEY RICHARDS. 33. .Piano Solo and Duet, each 4s. Easy edition. •2s. 6d. .N'our voices, 2d. HAPPY BE THY DREAMS. Written by J. R. THOMAS. Sung every n , ght at C.C.C. Christy Minstrel , by Mr. Charles Ernest. 2s. 6d. THY VOICE IS NEAR. Words by Mrs. AMMER. Music by the composer of "Her Bright Smile Haunts me Still." 2s. 6d. SHE SANG AMONG THE FLOWERS. Ballad by the composer of "Her Br ght Smile Haunts me Still." 2s. 6d. FAR ON THE DEEP BLUE SEA. Ballad written by the composer of "Hai,py be Thy Dreams." is. THE CUCKOO SONG. Music by FRANZ ART. Sung with wonderful success by Mdlle. Liebllart. 3s. HOME THEY BROUGHT HER WARRIOR DEAD. Words by ALFRED TENNYSON, Esq , Poet Laureate. Music by Miss M. Lindsay (14,5. J. W. Bliss). 2s 6d. THE BRIDGE. The words by LONGFELLOW. Music by Miss M. Lindsay (Mrs. J. W. riliss). 2s. 6d. PRE LIQUID GEM. New Song. By the composer of " Her Bright Smile Haunts me Still" Elegantly embossed. 2s. 6d. JENNY OF THE MILL. Words by GEORGE LINLEY. Music by Leduc. Fling with wonderful effect by Madame Leramens-Sherrington. 3s. ELEGANT MUSICAL PRESENT —ROBERT COCKS and CO,'S improved TRICHOiID PIANETTE. French made►, full compass, walnut or rosewood, £25. 6, New Burlington-street, W. ESTABLISHED 1837. B RITANNIA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Empowered by special Act of Parliament 4 Vict., cap. 9. 1, Princes -street, Bank, London. . . Every description of Life Assurance busines3 transacted at the lowest rates of Pre lum consistent with security. The var;ous Tables, some of whic❑ are peculiar to this Com pany, have bean studiously adapted to the requirements of every class of Assurers. ANDREW FRANCIS, Secretary. DINNEFORD'S PURE FLUID MAGNESIA has been, during thirty years, emphatically sanctioned by the Medical Profession, and universaay accepted by the Public, as the Best Remedy for Acidity of the Stomach, Heartburn, Headache, Gout, and Indigestion, and as a Mild A perient for delicate constitutions, more esp •cially for Ladies and Children. Combined with the Acoidulated Lemon Syrup it forms an agreeable Effervescing Draught, in which its Aperient qualities are much increased. During Hot Seasons, and, above all, in Hot Climates, the regular tee of this sim ple and e'egaat remedy has been found highly beneficial. Manufactured (with the utmost attention to strength and purity by DINNEFORD and CO., 172, New Bond-street, London • and told by all respectable Chemists th roug h ou t the Empire. IRNAMENTS for the Drawing-room, Library, v Ind Dining-room, consisting of a new and eiegant assort ment of VASES, Figures, Groups, Candlesticks, Obelisks, Ink stands, seautiful inlaid Tables, Paper weights, &0., in Italian, Alabas er, Parian, Marble. Bronze, Derbyshire Soar, &c. Imported and manufactured by JAMES - TENNANT, Mine ralogist to her it ajesty, 110, Stand. NV.C., Lonaon. Mr. Tennant arranges elementary collections of SITELLS, INEIIA LS, ROCKS, and FOSSILS, which will greatly iacilitate tle interesting study of MINERALOGY, CON CHOLOGY, , nd GEOLOGY, at 2,5, 10, 20, 10, to 100 guineas each. PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION in GEOLOGY and MINE. RALOG Y is given by Mr. TENNANT. at 148, Strand W.C. CITY SHOW-ROOMS FOR GLASS A.ND CIIIN A, 117, HOUNDSDITCII. BURIES and SONS' TABLE GLASS, Cut and Engraved, of the cho'cest designs. DEFRIES and SONS' DINNER, DESSERT, and Tea Ware, of the newest patterns. REFRIES and SONS' LUSTRES, TAZZAS, and Flower Vnses for the present soason. REFRIES and SONS' CHANDELIERS, for the Dining-room, in Bronze, Ormolu, and Silver. TEFRIES and SONS' CHANDELIERS, in Crystal, for the Drawing-room, for Ci-as or Candles hEF RI E S and SONS' CHANDELIERS. 'IL)" in Crystal, in the Venetian and Grecian designs, for India. DEFRIES and SONS' SPECIAL DESIGNS in Lamps for India. DEFIIIES and SONS' WALL LIGHT Chandeliers, In Crystal, for India (Registered). nEFRIES and SONS promptly execute CLUB, 115 Mess, and General Furnishing Orders of China, Glass, REFRIES and SONS supply MERCHANTS with Pattern Books and Special Des gns. DEFRIES And SONS have just added Five tr • New Show-Rooms to their extensive Manufactory 2 hey have now on show the largest assortment in the world the above goods of their own manufacture. MANUFACTORY AND SHOW-ROOMS, 147, Houndeditch. HAIR -CURLING FLUID. 248. High Holborn, London.—ALEX. ROSS'S CURLING FLUID curls Ladies' or Gentlemen's hair immediately it is applied. Sold at 38. 6d.; sent free for 51 stamps. Ross's Toilet Magazine, is. Od., or 20 stamps. GREY HAIR.-248, High Holborn, London.— ALEX. ROSS'S charges for Dyeing the hair perma nently— Ladies' Hair from 75. 6d. ; Gentlemen's from ss. The Dye is sold at 3s. Bd, or sent free for M stamps. It is most easy of-use. lIAIR DESTROYER.-248, High H o lb orn, London.—ALEX. ROSS'S DEPILATORY r emoves, without effect to the akin, superfluous hair from the face, neck, and arms. 3s. ed.; sent the same day.as ordered by post fors( stamps. SPANISH FLY is the acting ingredient in ALEX. ROSS'S CANTHARIDES OIL, which speedily produces whiskers and thickens hair. 35. 6d.; sent free for 54 stumps.—ALEX. ROSS, 248, High Holborn, London. Essay on Hair, Id. DIMPLE REMOVER.—AII diseases of the skin are improved by one dose of ALEX. ROSS'S VEGE TABLE SKIN PILL. They remove redness, sallowness &O. 2s. 9d.; by post for 40 stamps.—ALEX. ROSS, 248, High Holborn, London. ALEX. ROSS'S FACE POWDER, ls.; sent for 14 stamps ; Eye Colour, 3s. 6d., or 54 stamps. Skin tonic produces a transcendent complexion, 45., or 60 stamps. Bloom of Roses, 3e. 6d., or 54 stamps.—ALEX. ROSS. 218, High Holborn, London. T HE BENEFACTOR OF THE SKIN.- MOLLARD'S perfumed Toilet Sulphur Soap and Cream, highly patronised by the faculty, nobility, and gentry. Nothing; equals the properties and qualities of the Soap No. 1 for ordinary toilet purposes, and of .'Nos. 2 to 5 in all cases of cutaneous affections or rheumatism. Perfumed toilet cream, cold cream, and pomatum for the hair. Barege cream for sulphur baths, without any disagreeable odour. _ _ _ . All these preparations may be had at the central depot, 221 A, Regent-street, London, %V. ; and at Messrs. Newbery and Sons, Barclay and Sons. Edwards, Keating, Sanger and Son, to7eaunetti, and all chemists. Pamphlets and test - mon'als tree on a plication. Agent for Edinbargh—Mr. John 3PKay, chemist, 119, George-street. pOYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road, t in the immediate vicinity of the Great Northern Rail= way Terminus, King's-cross. Patron—Her Host Gracious Majesty the QUEEN. Vico-Patron—His Royal Highness the Prince of WALE 4,K.G President—His Grace the Duke of BUCCLEUCH, K.G. Treasurer—Edward Masterman, Esq. The numerous and urgent appeals of the si,.k poor for ad missi.n compel the Committee to entreat the bounty of the affluent and humane, as the medical officers are daily obliged t) treat as out-patients many distres-ing cases which. with more adequate weds, they would gladly admit into the wards. The premises of the Hospital are capable of containing 600 beds. The Hospital is not endowed, but is wholly dependent on voluntary contributions and legacies, which are received by the Treasurer, Edward Mas erman, Esq., Nicholas-lane; also by Messrs. Coutts and Co. ; Drummond and Co. ; Herries and Co. ; Ransom and Co. ,• Prescott, Grote, and Co. ; Smith, Payne, and Co. Glyn and Co. ; Jones Loyd and Co. ; Barclay and Co. ; Denison and Co. ; Mama, Deacon, and Co.; Overend, Gurney, and Co. ; Nisbet and Co., Bemers-street ; Masterman i.nd Co. ; T. flamed and Co., Liverpool ; and at the Hospital, from 10 till 5. STANFORD 5. 5111.1 4 11 seGrtary. THE SUN, LONDON, MOADAY EVENING, DECEMBER 26, 1864. CRYSTAL PALACE,—Warm and Dry. CRYSTAL - PALACE. - TO-MORROW. EVERYBODY and EVERYTHING and EVERY A NIUSEMEN T. —The real place tbr a holiday. Come early. Open at Nine. Palace lighted up at dusk. CRYSTAL . PALACE. To.MORBOW. ki CHRISTMAS II 01, IDA YS.—Pombined at tractions, more varied than ever. AMUSEMENTS •from morning till night. Impossible to describe. a 1 in advertise ments. The ETIT BLONDIN, the juvenile Rope dancer ; Mr JACKS .Isr HA INES, the Chanipion .A.rnericanSK ATE It ; SILVESTER, the Charmed Monster, &c. ; the ELLIS'I'RA • BROTHERS, the •classical gymnasts ; BARNES, the CHAMPION, VAULTE K in his sixty somersaull ; JEAN BOND and his. wonderful DOG ; HERR .WILLIS, the great German Conto , tionist. J. 11. STEAD, the Cure. Mbat amusing* CLOWNS. Pantomimic BALLET, with Mr. STEAD as SIMPKIN, forming an unparalleled variety of Holiday Amusements. In addition to these, THE THOUSAND. AND ONE other attractions of the Palace were never so interesting. The FINE ARTS COURTS in variety and beauty are unequalled in the world. The decorations of the Palace, with the GREAT CHRISTMAS TREE, should be seem by all. The GEL EAT FAIR AND BAZAAR, the best opportunity for Christmas esents. The SHAKSPERE HOUSE. The MON TANARI MODELS. • The Swings, Round-abouts, In vigorators, and other popular amusement 4. The Galleries of MODELS AND SHIPS. The extraordinary Chim panzee. The unique Aquariums. All these things render the Crystal •Palace the ONE PLACE for HOLIDAY EN.;I9YNr. ThisCtasim as, Edmonds' (late Wombwell's) Windsor Castle GREAT MENAGERIE will be exhibited, adjoining the Palace. This extraordinary addition to the other attrac tions is, like the Palace and its approaches, al! under cover. Admission One Shilling. One Hundred and Fifty Railway Trains daily, from London Bridge, Victoria and Kensington ; also from• London, Chatham, and Dover to Sydenham• Hill Station. - Palace lighted up at dusk. rerrYSTAL PALACE. --TO-MORROW. - Attrao-ion Extraordinary during the CHRISTMAS Hi ) LIDAY . S. The Entire of EDMONDs' (late Wombwell's ROYAL WINDSOR, CAST LE MENAGELIIE, the most extensive and valuable Zoological Establishment in Europe. Entrance from the Tropical Department. Warm, dry, and every comfort studied to ren !er it one of the most agreeab'e as well as plea -mg resorts in or o tof London. The RIVAL LION-MINTERS, in heir daring and exe ting illustrations every alternate hour, with two separate groups of highly tra,ned lions, lico.esses, e nd tigers; together with a magnifi cent stud of performing panthers and leopards, surpassing everything hitherto submitted for public inspection. Two huge educated elephants, male and female, the largest in the country. The only Indian male rhinoceros travelling. The menagerie comprises some very rare specimens of the animal kin2clom, among which recently impo ted those w_loderful creatures toe Hamadryads, or Lion Slayers, are very singu lar, and the only ones ever brought to th s country. Noble Ruyal Bengal Tigers and Tigresses. Majestic African, Asiatic., Barbary, and British-bred Lions and Lionesses, with Baby. Lions, whelped at Windsor in November last. Llamas, Alpacas. A pair of Burche 1 Zebra. ; two very fine Polar Bears, Nyl 6; haus, Zebus, or Sacred Bulls, black ursine Sloth Be rs, Hyenas, Wolv, s, Jackalls, &c,, &c. War Caniels, and Dromedaries, with infant Calf ten months old. A splen did Aviary of Foreign Birds, from every clime. Monkeys from all parts of the globe. The Re; tiles are profuse, and in great, variety. Admission to the Menagerie, 6d e , ch. BOXING -NIGHT. - DECEMBER 26TH. 1864.- PROPESSO R ANDERSON will give an EXTRA PERFORMANCE TO-NIGHT. 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Jo - drib. - S AUCE.—LEA and PERRINS' WORCESTER SAUCE. This delicious condiment, 7 ionounced by cinnoisseurs "THE ONLY GOOD S GCE," Is prepared solely by LEA and PERRINS. The public are respectfully cautioned against worthless imitations, and should see that Lea and rerrins' names are on wrapper, label, bottle. and stopper. A for LEA and PERRINS' SAUCE. Sod wholesale and for export by the Propeetors, Wor cester: Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell; Messrs. Barclay and Sons, London, &c. &o. ; and by Grocers and. Oilmen uni versally. Sherman was in line of battle (we will not say where), con fronted by a strong Confederate force. Another paper states there has been no direct communi cation with Savannah for several days, but we apprehend the wires have been cut between that place and Charleston. U. S. GRANT. The severity of the weather has: prevented important movements b 3 either side at Nashville. Nothing of importance is reported to-day from the armies of the Potomac, or of the Shenandoah. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War, The .Richmond Despatch of the 9th says : We hear nothing from Sherman, Whether he is cross ing the Savannah river on pontoons, or sailing down the Ogeechee on rafts and flatboats, is equally unknown to iv. . We only know, and we rejoice much in the fact, that Cen tral Georgia is relieved of his presence, and that our rail road and lines of communication are being rapidly recon structed in his wake. As regards their railroads, the Georgians are to a man reconstructionists. The only news from the South on yesterday was that Foster was rein forcing his demonstration against the Savannah and Charleston Railroad, thereby seeking to divert the attention of part of our troops from Sherman. The Examiner of the same date says : Sherman is reported to have reached a point halfway between Millen and Savannah, and is believed to be march- iag on the latter place. We hope ho will attack Savannah, but the hope is faint. When he gets in the neighbourhood and has some clear information of what Savannah is, he will turn his steps in another direction. The Richmond Whig quotes the Charleston Mer cury of the 51.4,34/1.1101 biatiSr'" Sherman is evidently marching for Savannah cr some other point in its neighbourhood. On Friday morning, the 21st inst., his main body broke up his camp at Louisville, Georgia, and marched down the Central Railroad, the 14th and 20th Army Corp, which forms his left wing, being in advance. Before nightfall the greater portion of the Yankee cffturoa had passed through Millen in the direction of &vannab. We have no later news of its whereabouts. In reterenc to this the Whig remarks— The Mercury had not heard of the severe drubbing ad ministered to the 14th Corps and Kilpatrick's cavalry by General Wheeler at Thomas on Sunday last. The details of this affair will show that the Yankees were badly used up in that fight. A Washington despatch of the 12th contains the following : A telegram from City Point states that the Richmond papers of yesterday contain no confirmation of the Inquirer's story of Saturday last, that Sherman's army had been forced into a swamp and was nearly surrounded. On the contrary. the Deslatell of yesterday declares that Sherman was but 15 miles from Savannah, an the north-west side. The Exa miner confirms this intelligence, while the other papers maintein their usual silence. Had the enemy mbt with any success over Sherman, yesterday's papers would probably mentiou it, for their interest is greater than ever now that Savannah is in peril. Another despatch of the 12th says;— The Richmond Examiner and Sentinel of last Saturday have been received. The former paper admits that Sher man's main army had crossed to the east side of the Ogee thee river, and that on the 7th instant was moving south eastwardly,. directly bwards Savannah. Oa the 6th his army is stated to have marched some 15 miles, and was then about 25 miles north-east of Savannah. This would bring him plumply in trout of the city by yesterday or to day. The .Examiner of the 9th, however, declared that Sherman on the Bth was then within 45 miles of Savannah. There is a marked discrepancy in its advices of those re• spective dates. The Charleston Mercury of the 6th, however, admits that Foster's forces had been successful near Poca taglio, on the Charleston and Savannah Railroad. They had cut the road, and driven the rebels from their intrenched position. An occasional correspondent of the New Fork. World gives the following information : I have just heard some news from Sherman, which I am informed came direct from a loyal resident of Richmond. The statements made are of the highest importance, if true, and I transmit them just as they were given to me, without affirming or denying their authenticity. Should the Rich mond papers of to-day (which I shall receive to- marrow) be reticent in regard to General Sherman's movements, there will be additional reasons for crediting the subjoined report. The party says that on Saturday the 10th inst., at an early hour, three grand corps of Sherman's army, estimated at nearly 20,000 men, of the three great arms of the service, iucluling a large brigade of cav-dry, had succeedtd irveres3- ing the Ogeechee river below Bloomingd a l e . some 12 miies from Savannah, and massing between that point and Telfair —the next station adjacent on the line of the Georgia Cen trA Railroad— the lett wing extended so as to cut the Charleston and Savannah Railroad, and sever all connexicm between Savannah and the rebel forces at the head of the in let, unless by water; thus placing them in imminent danger of capture. Communication had been effected on the pre ceding day with Foster, who was again rapidly advancing upon Grahatnsville, the rebels retreating from their strong positions south of Pocataglio-bridge, and evidently alarmed at finding themselves threatened both in front and rear by superior forces. Sherman, who was in person o❑ the field, found himself confrontel by a large force of Con• federate regulars and Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina minas, intrenchod behind hasty, but well-constructed earthworks. The battle began early in the day, and was contested with great fury on both sides, a large detachment of the Savannah garrison, which is declared to number 12,000 veterans, including two brigades from Lee's army, participating. Towards noon a grand charge was effected by the Union troops, which carried some of the works on the enemy's left and centre, threatening to cut him off from the inlet and city. This success greatly inspirited Sherman's troops, fatigued and travel-worn as they were, and a general advance along the whole line doubled up the rebel formation, which at first suddenly, but at length in considerable confusion, fell back to the immediate vicinity of the works in the rear of Savannah, our troops advancing in pursuit close to Telfair on the south, and a correspond ing distance along the upper railroad. Tbey were however so exhausted by the march of the previous night, and the day's engagement, that further pursuit was impossible, particularly as the Confederate works were found to be un expectedly strong. There had been some fighting on rri day along the Central-road, but merely preliminary to Sa turday's operations. The loss in the latter day's action was severe on both sides, amounting to about 2,500 Union in all, and between 3,000 and 4,000 rebels, among whom were fully 1,200 prisoners. including many officers of rank. Colours, cannon, small arms of all kinds, waggons and caissons were taken by our troops. Smith, Hardee, and Cobb were is command of the rebels; whose loss was at first less than ours, owing to,the protection of their field works and the difficulties of the ground. But at the close of the action they suffered tremendously. It was believed that the entire body of Confederates at the head of the inlet, amounting to 4,000 or 5,000 men, would be captured. The greatest consternation prevailed at Charleston and at Richmond, in which latter place the news was studiously concealed from the populace, although the agitation at headquarters was very perceptible and excited general comment. The news was expressed secretly through the country west of the Charleston railroad from the head of the inlet to a point beyond Pocataligo 7 bridge, and thence telegraphed, via Charleston, to the rebel capital, reaching the latter late orr Sunday afternoon. Thence it is said to have been conveyed by a trusty agent to parties here, 01 course, it was impossible to obtain further particulars than the outline of the intelligence thus hastily collected. But a day or two must reveal all. Suffice it to say that the last word left Sherman close to the coast, either able to form a janction with Foster and the fleet, or to attack Savannah with prospects of success." A 'Baltimore correspondent of the same paper says of the fight at Grahamsville . The accounts of this battle that have reached me repre sent it to have been contested with fierce pertinacity on both sides, and to have been attended with heavy loss on ours. General Foster attacked with the intention and full expecte- Lion of carrying the position, and he had an abundance of well-served artillery. But the great strength of the Con federate works, the admirable position which they occupied, and the galling fire which was poured from them, baffled the attempt. General Foster was .not satisfied with one charge. After that had Leen repulsed he ordered two others, and they %dere both led, as indeed the first had been, by the gallant officer in person. The troops knew that they were fighting under General Foster's eye, and they went for ward with alacrity and with heavy cheers each time. But the result of every charge was the same. Our men were m'wn down by a most murderous fire of grape, shot, and .hrapnell ; and after the third repulse General Foster be came satisfied that it was impossible to carry the position, and reluctantly ordered a retreat. The account says that our dead, and many of our wounded, were left in the hands of the Confederates. The Philadelphia Bulleiin of the 12th publishes the following The steamer Donegal arrived here this afternoon from the South Atlantic blockading Fquadron, having left Port Royal on the 7th inst. The joint naval and land expedition, under Admiral Dahlgren and General Porter proceeded from Beaufort up the Broad River on Tuesday, Deo. 6, the object being to destroy the Poctaligo-bridge, on the railroad between Charleston and Savannah. The Donegal accompa nied the expedition to Tilifaney creek, but did not accompany it further. There were seven gunboats in the expedition — soon after reaching a proper position a heavy lire was opened by them. A force was landed, and action commenced. Be fore evening, Pocataligo_bridge was reached and destroyed. Our troops were then entrenched for such future operations as might be needed. The Donegal came down to Port Royal the eanse evening, but could not bring any details of the PR1CE...... ...4d STAMPEIY....Sd. losses on either side. Of the success of the grand object of the expedition there can be no doubt. Our informant speaks in the highest terms of the energy and activity of Admiral Dahlgren in organising and directing the movements of the naval brigade in this important affair. When the Donegal left to come down the Broad river on the 6th shells were seen flying and exploding, which indicated that our forces were determined to drive the enemy out of any position they might have taken. After being drawn from the bridge, Gem Foster's scouts had communicated with Sherman's forces, which were marching on Savannah. The belief wee, that Gen. Sherman would be in Savannah on the 14th inst. The Pocataligo bridge *is about 35 mike from Savannah This bridge having been destroyed, and Sheridan having cut the other railroad communications, Savannah cannot be re lieved by reinforcements from any paint north of the city. A Nashville despatch of the 12th gives the fol lowing account of movements in Tennessee : Official reports are just received from General Rousseau at Murfreesborough, concerning the recent battle. The railroad south of Murfieesboreugh is believed to ha unine jured, as also the road between Murfreesborough and Orville creek. Five miles north from there toOrville the road is de stroyed. Block-houses Nos. 6 and 6 were abandoned by Colonel Morrison's forces, the enemy surrounding them.— but they bravely fought their way out, and reached Mar freesborough without loss. On Sunday the fourth block house at Orville Creek was attacked by General Bates's rebel division, with a battery of artillery, Seventy-four shots were fired at it, doing, however, no damage. The same afternoon three regiments. with a section of artillery: went from , Murfreesborough under General Milroy. The enenWs force was unknown. Our troops attacked and routed the enemy. The Federal loss was 4 killed and 40 wounded. The enemy's loss is unknown. Night coming on, our forces returned within the fort. On Monday last the enemy was reinforced by two britades of infantry and 2,000 cavalry under Forrest in person. During Tuesday and Wednesday the enemy demonstrated against the fen at Murfreesborough and the town, coming up within one mile of the fort and skirmishing heavily. On Wednesday the enemy's infantry moved around to Wilkilson's pike, about one mile and a quarter north-west of the fortress, near where Negley's command was formed at the battle of Stone River. Seven regiments and a battery were sent out on the Salem pike, where they entrenched the enemy near Wilkilson's pike intreuched behind breastworks of logs and rails. We at tacked and utterly routed the rebels, who were driven off in great (Allusion, Forrest's cavalry making a race against time in their hurry to escape. Our loss in this engagement was 313 killed and 175 wounded. The enemy's largely ex. ceeded ours. In this fight we captured 207 prisoners, in cluding 18 commissioned officers, two guns, and 12 Napoleons were captured, and one is now in position on the fort. Just previous to Gen. Milroy's attack on the rebels Buford's di vision of cavalry attacked Murfreesborough and entered the town, shelling it fiercely and destroying many houses. Gen. Rousseau, with one regiment of infantry and artillery drove them out of the town. In these encounters the rebels were in every instance badly whipped, and have not made their ap pearance since. Our troops are highly complimented by Gen. Rousseau for their unflinching bravery and courage. Gen. it. S. Granger is reported all right at Stevenson, Ala bama. Rebel prisoners report the following loss of their generals in the late battle at Franklin Major Gen. Cleburne, Brigadier Gen. Gist, Brigadier Gen. Stra pols, Brigadier Gen. Adams, Brigadier Gen. Carter, Briga dier Gen. Branberry. Three others were wounded. The Artizan of Murfreesborough says Gen. Bates was killed on the 7th inst., and the report is generally believed here. The weather is exceedingly cold, and no movement has taken place among the troops here. Persons from the rebel lines report intense suffering among the rebel troops. All the carpets have been torn up in the neighbourhood and made into blankets. Among those entertaining rebel general officers either by force or pleasure, are Gen. Hard ing and Mrs A. V. Brown. A report seems to be gaining ground that the Tennesseeans in Hood's army are willing to fight here, but will not again leave the:State. Rebel sym pathisers say Hood got worsted at Franklin on account of a lack of artillery and ammunition. Notwithstanding the'cold weather our soldiers do not suffar much. Tney are well clothed, and have a good supply of blankets and tents. The river is rising, with six feet of water on the shoals. The St Louis Republican of the 11th has the fol. lowing special despatch from Cairo : Considerable excitement existed at Memphis on the 9Lh inst. over the report that Gen. Beauregard was marching on Fort Pillow with a strong force. No heavy guns are sup posed to be used by the rebels to Llockade the Cumberland River. Osceola has been occupied by a small force of rebels. Abut 25 rebels appeared on the river bank opposite Mem phis, waved their hate, and hurrahed lustily for Jeff,rsou 'Davis. A force of abJut 150 negrces were ituntediate7y placed on board a steamer, which moved a mile lower down the river, Here the negroes were landed, and, when they filed cut on shore, the rebels broke and ran, apparently in the greatest consternation. Th'•y were hotly pursues by the negroes until theycame to a thick bushy place, where the rebels had a large force secreted, who suddenly rose and fired, The negroes then fled to tLa greatest consternation, hotly pursued by the rebels, who slaughtered them at a dreadful rate, A num ber of the negroes rushed into the river and were drowned. One report says that only seven negroes returned ) but another report says that more o; them got back. . . A Cairo despatch of the 10th says— On the 9th inst. the rebels under General Lyon captured the Government transport Thomas E. Tutt, at Cumberland City, on the Cumberland River, 20 miles above Fort Don- nelson. The Tutt was used for crossing the river. The rebels are on the march into Kentucky. Their force is esti mated at 4,000 men. The Tutt was loaded with Govern- went forage, and was burnt to the water's edge after the rebels had crossed the river. A Nashville despatch of the 13th says— The siltation is unchanged. No advance has been made by the Federal troops as yet. Grapevine intelligence states that an advance was to have been made to-day by our forces ; but scme skirmishing transpired on the Harding-pike, and several guns were dislodged from Fort Neglsy: No results are reported. The slippery state of the ground renders loco motion impossible, and hostilities will be postponed until a change of weather occurs. Advices from Louisville to the 12th are as follows The rebel General Lyou crossed the Cumberland River with his command, day before yesterday, at Yellow Creek, about 20 miles below Clarksville. His force is reported to be about 2,500. When last heard from he was moving towards Hopkinavllle, Kentucky, and threatening that place : If he attack, the garrison being small, it will be com- Polled to fall back to a stronger and more proximate point. Breckintidge's position seems to be in doubt. A loyal gen . tleman, whose trustworthiness is vouched for, says he is at Sparta, Tenessee, with about 10,000 men. This gentl eman . _ speaks of what he knows, and the facts indicate that Breck- icridge intends to reinforce Hood, and, if possible, to reach the main rebel army, but the position of our troops under Stoneman and Barnbridge indicates that he will have difficulty in forming a junction with Hood. • The following despatch from the head-quarters of the Army of the Potomac gives an account of the recent movements by those forces : The movements in this department, which hive been in course of execution tho past few days, have finally been de veloped, and now the objects intended to be accomplished may be given to the public, as well as the results attained. It was known that the enemy were procuring large supplies for their troops by way of the Weldon Railroad to Stony creek, whence they aro waggoned to Petersburg, The cavalry force sent there some ten days ago not being able to effectually stop the rebel operations, the sth Corps, with Gregg's cavalry and the third division of the 2d Corps were detailed to effectually put a stop to it by destroying the railroad as far south as Hicksferd, and if possible, that sta tion also. At daylight on Wednesday morning the column started south on the Jerusalem-road, the cavalry taking the advance, On arriving at a point 19 miles from Peters burg, they diverged from the road about a mile to the right, where they reached the Nottaway River, and the command at once commenced crossing. They bivouacked on the south side for the night, At half-past 7 o'clock on Thursday morning the pontoons were taken up, and the column started, leaving a cavalry,,dotachment to pick up stragglers and return with them, On reaching a point two miles beyond Sussex Courthouse, some cavalry were encountered and driven back to where the Weldon Rail road crosses the Mattawan, About noon a small force of the enemy made a dash in between our cavalry and the advance of the infantry, but were soon routed with slight loss on both sides. There a cavalryman was found who had evidently been murdered and stripped of everything, even to his boots. The advancl then com • menced the destruction of the railroad by burning the bridge across the Nottaway, and contiieued on to Jarrett's station, bivouacking at that place on Thursday night. On Friday morning an early start was made, and in the after noon the advance reached a point near Bickford, where the enemy were found to be in some force : and having a battery in position, with strong works on both sides of the Meherrin river. After the position had been examined an attack was deemed impracticable, on account ,of the strength of the works, and the difficulty of approaching them, particularly with artillery. Therefore it was deter mined to early the line of works on this side and destroy the depot, which was successf ally done. During the charge Col. Sargeant, of the let Massachusette, is said to ha ve been killed. Troops were seen moving into position at this point as though they had just arrived, end the fire from the rebel batteries soon after showed that they had been reinforced. It now got dark, and began raining, snowing, and freezing. The troops camped in the vicinity for the night, and iu the morning started on their return, reaching Sussex Court-house, and halting there on Sa turday night, The rebel cavalry and a small body of their infant r y followed, and ende4fbittei - ta l imutil4rk, rear guard, but eac h t i me they we raw loss. This afternoon the Nottaway River wa~~i and the entire command crossed in safek whia3 ths found a part of the 9th corps, who had started to their aid, in case of an engagement. To-morrow they will be back in their old position in front of Petersburg, ready for the next move against the enemy, in whatever direction the Commander in Chief may deem most effectual. The move may be considered one of the most successful of the campaign, and reflects the highest honour not only on the originator of it, but also upon those to whom its execution was intrusted. A most effective blow has been dealt the enemy by the destruction of some 15 miles of the railroad which they were using, some 100 cars passing over it every day loaded with supplies. The track was torn up and the tiles piled in heaps with dry wood from the adjacent fences and set on fire. The rails were placed on the top of the fire, bending and twisting them into every shape. All ;he de. • pots along the route were burnt, as well as numerous rnills, barns, and dwellings from which the occupants had fled, or from the cover of which guerilles had fired on our troops. One guerilla was caught with a gun near where a sh ft had just been fired, and it is said the troops hung him near the Nottaway River. Oar bona in the entire trip will not ex ceed 40 cr 50 in killed or wounded, Lesijes a few stragglers who were captured. The severity of the weather was the principal difficulty the troops had to encounter, but, as there was considerable wood on the line of match, and plenty of work for them to do, they managed to keep the:,-,_ selves from suffering severely on this account. Nothing has transpired in front of Petersburg to-day worthy of in- • terest. All is quiet. The weather to-night has changed, and a cold wind storm prevails. Two men, named Edwred Rowse and D.;niel Smith, members of the 179th New York Volunteers, second division, 9th corps, were executed yes terday for the crime of desertion. They were hardened criminals, not seeming to care in the least for themselves or anyone else. One of them mounted the scaffold smoking a cigar, and taking hold of the rope with the retest perfect nonchalance gave it a pull to see if it was strong enough to hold him. Such a lesson it is hoped will have its proper effect on that class of men who enlist for the mere purpose of getting the bounty with the idea that they can desert to the enemy with impunity. A despatch to the New York Wor/dreconets the movement of the Army of the James:— The enemy have been demonstrating against oar lines on this the north side of the James pretty constantly during yesterday. About seven o'clock yesterday morning four regiments of the enemy, in line, preceded by skirmishers, attacked and drove in our cavalry pickets from the Derby town-road to the James River, near Deep Bottom. Bodies of infantry from the 24th and 25th corps were sent to the assistance of our cavalry, when the enemy halted, and evinced a disposition to remain where he was, Our troops immediately commenced skirmishing with him, but made ; no attempt to force him to retrace his steps. Meanwhile another skirmishing party of the enemy passed across the fields to a point where the Kingsland and Newmarket roads form a junction, and opened a skirmish with the troops de. fending one of four forts at that point. At the time I write it is not known whether the enemy has retired, or whether he will not stop and engage us again. The unfavourable condition of the road induces the belief that he will retire during the night, having learnt by reconnaissance that we were still in his front in force. At about the same hour the above-mentioned attack was made the enemy advanced in line against the pickets on the left of Fort Burnham and forced them to retire. A subsequent attack was made on our part, and the enemy were driven back and our pickets esta blished far in advance of the original line. The artillery in several of our flanking bastions were very lightly engaged. General Terry had sole command of our entire force and directed all their movements. Judging from the utter quiet and total absence of bustle which usually characterise many headquarters under like circumstances, a person ignorant of the facts would scarcely have believed that a strong column of the enemy was in such close proximity. Aids mounted their horses and flew to execute orders which placed our men quickly in a position to assume such an at titude, offensive or defensive, as developments should ne cessitate, and so we stand. Our loss will probably reach about 15, all told, including two officers, one of whom was a brigade officer of the day, whose name I have been un able to get. From a lieutenant captured we learn that the attacking force is Field's division. The ground is covered with a coating of snow and hail, making pedestrianism ex tremely disagreeable and field manceuvering hazardous. The _Richmond Sentinel of the 9th says:— A heavy column of the enemy, composed of infantry, cavalry, and artillery, left the front at Petersburg on Tues day night, and moved out on the Jerusalem plank road. Wednesday morning they were reported at Proctor's, 20 miles from Petersburg, and yesterday at Jarrett's, 30 miles from Petersburg on the Weldon road. This move is probably intended as a diversion to draw attention from more impar• taut demonstrations against Richmond, which it is believed Grant contemplates making. The indications are that the enemy, if they canuse the canal at.D etch Gap, will make a combined land and naval attack on the fortifications protect ing the water approaches to Richmond. There is no part of our lines where we are better prepared to meet them, and we fed very confident the result will be favourable to the Con federate cause. We have heard nothing from Pickett's front. It is supposed the enemy took advantage of the fog to search for torpedoes, of which they have a wholesome dread, and that the number of barges and men were greatly exagge rated. Persons from the front, both north and south of the James, report that the usual quiet prevails along the whole line. Railway Traffie - Returns for the We 31c.. Miles Opened. IZeccipts. 1804. 1863. 1864. 1863. 1 £ Z Belfast and N. Counties 136 136 I,CC l 2.140 Belfast and County Down 49 49 670 642 Blyth and Tyne 2O 13 1,951 1,255 Bristol and Exeter l2ll 1211 6,387 5,324. Caledonian 2Bll 1621 39 0.9 17,768 Cambrian 9l St 1,498 1,418 Cockermouth& Workin,gton Bl 81 311 217 Cork and Bandon 2O 20 326 352 Cork, Blackrock, &Passage 321 27 110 129 Cork and Youghal 6l 61 31 379 Cornwall 654 651 1,431 1.350 Deeside l7 17 298 218 Dublin & Belfast Junction 63 63 1,319 1.411 Dublin and Drogheda 75 75 1,570 1,691 Dublin and Meath Dub. & Wicklow and Wexld 9l} 911 2,155 2,074 Furness, &c 5O 5) 2,983 2,826 Glasgow & South-Western Gt. Eastern,Nrfk.,&E.Union Great Northern 387 353 33,362 33,262 Great North of Scotland 5B 58 1,625 1.336 tit. Northn. & Westn. (Irel.) 7ll 71} 446 550 gt.Southn. & Westn.(lrlnd.) 387 373} 7,53) 7,774 Great Western 1222 1169 61,975 61,039 Hull and Manses l3 - 96 -- Inverness &Aberdeen June ll7l IC6i 1,248 1,036 Inverness & Perth Junction 1194 110 k 1,431 1,093 Irish North-Western 145 145 1,6.'1 1,692 Kent Coast 27 27 790 23.5 Lancashire & Yorkshire ll3 403 34,210 35,624 Limerick and Ennis.. 241 24 155 154 Limerick and Foynes 262 261 163 734 Llanelly l6} 461 502 495 Llynvi Valley London & North-Western London and Blackwall 5l 5 1,709 1,632 London & South-Western Lond. Brighton, &S. Coast 267/ 2815 16,530 15,851 London, Chatham, & Dover 72} 721 4,718 4.713 Do. Metropolitan Extension 114 104 1,200 875 Lou., Tilbury, & Southend Man.,Sheilleicl,&Lincolnsh blanch. S.Jun.& Altrincham 9l 9} 1,297 1,231 Maryport and Carlisle 2B 28 1,382 1.155 Metropolitan 3l 3/ 2,201 1,936 Midland (incl. N.-Western) 6511 641 48,420 42.428 Midland Gt.Westn. of Irind 262 2591 4,562 4.052 Monkland 7ll 711 1,641 1,687 Monmouthsh. Rail. & Canal 44 44 2,966 2,675 North British, Edin., Perth and Dundee N-Eastern and Stock. & Darl 1095 North London 9 North Staffordshire 254 Rhymney 194 Scottish Central Scottish North-Eastern l3B Somerset and Dorset 66 South Devon 79} South-Eastern 306 Taff Vale 57 Ulster lO5l Vale of Clwyd. Vale of Neath l3l Waterford and Kilkenny 3l Waterford and Limerick 77 West Cornwall 271 W.Hartlepoolllarbr.&RaiL 521 W'haven,Cleator,& Egrmnt lO Whitehaven Junction l2 Whitehaven & Furness Jun 35 FOREIGN AND COLONIAL. Austrian B2B Bahia and San Francisco Belgian Eastern J unction 261 Bombay, Baroda, & Cen. India 185} Detroit and 31ilwaukie lB9 Dutch Rhenish lOBl Eastern of France •.... 1176 Eastern Bengal llO East Indian Grand Trunk of Canada 1335 Great Central of Belgium 223 5 33 G r eat Southern of India , 79 Great Western of Canada X345 Madras Luxembourg n nib r o c urg ninsula G G r r e e :tt Northern of France 697 N hl o a r d t r h i e d r , n Sa o r f a c gss a o na a d & a A .. licant. 8 Norwegian Trunk Ottoman Paris, Lyons, & Mediterrn... • 1967 Paris and Orleans 1616 Pernambuco 774 Seinde. Do. Punjab, &c 32 South Austrian . ....... 1513 Southern of France •• • • 623 Victoria Welland 'West Flanders West &N - Westn. of France lOll 583} 1093 25t 19& 113 132 66 75i 808 18,561 19,313 69,355 64,938 3,146 3,060 8,613 8,633 966 950 5,454 5,179 4 ,845 4,823 105} 10 43! 31 828 658 3.593 3,523 19,932 19,388 5,310 6,105 2,513 2.404 147 i 35 2,727 2,320 45S 302 1, 1 83 1,141 754 738 4,310 3,705 565 5;2 917 932 894 946 37,648 32,219 - - 345 822 6,351 6,360 5,356 3,861 65,475 65,221 25,466 25,864 0,594 6,316 4,561 3,607 827 512 1 2 ,167 12,975 6,392 4.590 17,185 17 229 1,890 1:088 00,184 57 ,0 4 9,059 888 646 345 1 39,083 13802 67,418 68,1c0 669 518 2,90 1,633 291 215 5 ,9)1 48,189 28,239 k 7,381 10, 84 8,013 48} 1781 1014 77i 105 1515 770 196 1,021 96) 4:,032 38,453 Three Spaniards have just been tried . at Lyons for a series of robberies at the shoos of jeweihrsi watchmakers, and others in the city. These men appear to have followed no regular occupation, but went about from town to town plundering tradespeople. Their system was to enter the chops together, and while one was bargain. ing for some article the others laid hands on what they could steal. A number of watches, earrings, bracelets, rings, and other objeets of value were found in 'their possession. Only one of them could speak French, the others being examined by an interpreter. They at first pretended to be strangers to each other, but their railway luggage tickets showed that they had travelled together, and they after. wards made an entire confession. They were each con demned to five years' iwprieonment and five years' stirs vaillanoe. AMERICA. QUEENSTOW N, Saturday Morning. The Canard Royal Mail steamer China, from New York on the 14th inst., has arrived. The Canadian Court has discharged the St Alban's and Lake Erie raiders, on the ground of want of jurisdiction. In the House of Representatives at Washington the original joint resolution in relation to the Re ciprocity Treaty, reported by the Committee on Commerce last April, was again under consideration. In April, it appears,—• The preamble only was at that time acted on; and this among other things, declares that nearly all the articles which Canada has to sell are admitted into the United States free cf duty; while heavy duties are `now imposed upon many of those articles which the people of the United States have to sell, with the intention of excluding them from the Canadian markets ; and further, that the President of the United States during the first session of the 36. h Congress caused to be submitted to the House an official report set ting forth the inequality and injustice existing in our pro• sent intercourse with Canada, subversive of the true intent of the treaty, owing to the subsequent legislation of Canada with the view of carrying on commercial intercourse recip rocally beneficial and sa'isfactory to both parties. A reso lu'ion was appended authorising and requiring the Presi dent to give notice to the British Gavernment that it is the wish and intention of the Government of the United States to terminate the treaty, unless a new convention shall before the end of ten years from the negotiation of this treaty be concluded between the two Governments, by which the provisions shall be so modified as to be mutually satisfactory to both Governments; also autho rising the President to appoint three commissioners for the revision of the treaty, and to confer with other commissioners duly authorised therefore, whenever it shall appear to be the wish of the Government of Great Britain to negotiate a new treaty. The preamble having been adopted last session, the question recurred on the adoption of the resolution, but this was superseded by a -Albs' Lute offered by Representative Morrill, merely request ing the President to give to the Government of Great Bri tain and Ireland the notice required for the termination of the treaty, without any reference whatever to a new one. The Senate has yet to act upon the subject. The proposals for navy yards at New London and League Island were by a majority of 30 ordered to lie on the table. information reached the Navy Department that the Federal gunboat Otsego, Commander Arnold, was a rebel torpedo in the Roanokesank a river,fwe six agomile by s above Plymouth, North t T he h r e iv t e o r r , p a e n d cl o wasas attached to a log and' n the Otsego was moving ac up oaar t ot h elid e n r ai iver on a recounaisance, she struck the tor• pedo, which exploding caused her to sink. There is only six feet of water in the Roanoke river where she went down. She will be raised and repaired No person on board was injured. The commercial steamer Maria was blown up on the Mississippi, and 26 persons killed. The Commercial Advertise r , a Republican paper, announces the probability of another draught :-- Although the country was assured by Solicitor Whiting and by various other official outgiviugs just previous to the Presidential election that the last draught had been success ful, and that the Government had obtained all the mon and even more than was needed to capture Richmond, cut the railroad communication of the entire South, and end the re bellion, yet scarcely had the result of the election been an nounced, when the provost marshal general issued orders for a revision and correction of the enrolment in all the States; and from this order and other official and unofficial announcements and hints there is now a very general im pression in the public mind that another draught is soon to be made. The Advertiser adds : The people are not generally aware of the fact (and it would hardly seem that the Government itself is conscious of it)t hat since the Ist of February last, a period of lints more than 10 months, the President has issued calls for volunteers and ordered draughts to fill quotas not filled by volunteering, to the number of 1,200,000 men. General biz has requested the newspapers to re frain from giving descriptions of the defences of New York, so that information may not be given to the enemies of the Government. The blockade-runner Ella has been destroyed. A fortress Munroe despatch of the 9Lh says : To-day the news came that the steamer Ella, for Ber muda, was chased on the stit inst. by the gunboat Emma— after having passed the outer blockade—and run ashore near Smith's island, under the rebel batteries. A boat expedition was fitted out from the Emma,under Ensign Samson,which boarded the blockade-runner 'and fired her in a number of places, so that she was soon enveloped in flames. The rebel batteries on shore were meanwhile pouring a heavy fire. The Ella, which was a splendid vessel, had a valu able freight of arms and munitions of war. They were all destroyed, as it was impossible to bring them off. The following official despatch relating to Shut man's movement has been published : War Department, Washington, Dec. 13, 8 p,m. TO MAJOR GENERAL DIX, NEW YORK. The Richmond papers of yesterday report General Sher man at _Bloomingdale, 15 miles from Savannah, on Satur day. He is reported by this morning's papers, as will be seen by the following telegram from General Grant, to be in line• of-battle not five miles from Savannah : City Point, Virginia, Dec. 13. RON. E. M. STANTON, SECRETARY OF WAR. Richmond papers of to-day contain the following. The Richmond Despatch says : Sherman is near Savannah, probably not five miles distant. He has not yet made an attack. It is still doubt ful whether he will do so, or make for the coast southeast of the city. It is very certain he has not opened communica tion with the coast, though he may do so very soon. LATER A telegraphic despatch from below Charleston state that